FIRO® Certification Program

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Re: FIRO® Certification Program

I’m writing to ask for approval to attend CPP’s FIRO® Certification Program [March 2-3 in Sunnyvale, CA or June 1-2 in Philadelphia, PA or September 7-8 in Washington DC or December 14-15 in Sunnyvale, CA]. The Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation™ (FIRO) instruments help people understand their interpersonal needs and how those needs influence their communication style and behavior—and in the process improve their personal relationships and professional performance. These tools have helped individuals, teams, and organizations around the world grow and succeed by serving as a catalyst for positive behavioral change.

By attending this certification program, I’ll be able to administer & interpret the FIRO assessment for our employees, and spread this knowledge to enhance our current [ employee development programs, leadership development programs, team building sessions, conflict management training, team processes, recruitment initiatives, retention initiatives, change management initiatives, employee engagement programs ].

In particular, I’d like to focus on finding solutions or best practices that would benefit these initiatives within our department:

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In addition, the networking during the certification session offers the chance to problem solve, discuss trends and similar challenges, and share best-practices around getting the most from the FIRO assessment.

Here’s an approximate breakdown of the certification costs:

Airfare: $ XX

Transportation: (round trip taxi from airport to hotel) $ 80

Hotel: (2 nights at $150) $ 300

Meals: (2 days at $50) $ 100

Registration Fee: $ 1350

Total: $ XXX

As has been the case for many others, I’m confident becoming certified to properly interpret and implement many aspects of the FIRO framework will provide incredible value to our business. I’m currently working on ways to reduce the expenses, including hotel discounts, meals with vendors, and more. I’ll also submit a post-training report that will include an executive summary, a summary of major takeaways, and a set of recommendations to maximize our investment in the FIRO tool for [ company name].

Thank you for considering this request to invest in the future of our business. I look forward to your reply.

Regards,